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Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Kentucky Network! This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state. We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate. 

 Coordinating Body for 2026

2026 CB Leader: Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES

2027 Leader- Elect:   Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

2026 Financial Co-Leaders:  Kelly Dawes & Beth Cecil, RDN, LD

2026 Advocacy Coordinator:  Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

2026 Web Administrator:  DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDE

 Members at Large:
 
 
KDPCP Representative - Chelsea Atwood, RN
 Kentucky Diabetes Network - Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES

LNG Leaders/Contact:

Greater Louisville:  Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN

Bluegrass:  Solvej Guthrie, MS, CDCES, MLDE

Tri-State:   DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDE

LNG Team Members: 

Bluegrass: Solvej Guthrie

Tri State: Beth Cecil, Kelly Dawes, DeAnna Leonard

Greater Louisville: Mechelle Coble, Shana Nicholson, Beth Ackerman


**Please continue to scroll down for the latest blog posts from the state and for information regarding your local networking group (LNG) including discussions and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe to your local LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members. For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to the CB Technology Leader here **

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Latest Discussions

  • Missed the 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes Webinar? The Kentucky CB will be hosting an encore presentation on March 10th 5:25 pm-7:00 pm EST via Zoom. Watch for more information on how to register. The Kentucky CB hosts events to help healthcare ...

  • Nutritional Counseling and Considerations When Using Obesity Medications Event Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Event Time: 1 – 2 PM EST Join Dr. Colleen Tewksbury for a deep dive into counseling patients regarding nutrition ...

  • Dexcom G7 15 Day: Empowering transformation through innovation This webinar, sponsored by Dexcom, will encompass an introduction to the G7 15 Day CGM, the latest Dexcom innovations, practical applications and key features that can ...

  • We have added a new action alert reintroduction of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act for this Congress. Please visit the Legislative Action Center to take action. The MNT Act was reintroduced in the 119th Congress just before the Thanksgiving ...

  • Ketones and DKA: Are they a bigger problem than we know? This webinar, sponsored by Abbott, aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks, prevalence, and management of DKA, with a focus on ketone monitoring ...

  • Removing Known Barriers in Insulin Delivery with the CeQur Simplicity 4-day Wearable Insulin Patch In this webinar, learn about some of the challenges people with diabetes have with injecting insulin regularly and how CeQur ...

  • Introducing the twiist™ AID system Event Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Event Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Don't miss this webinar as we cover: • The innovation behind the twiist™ AID System • Early user experience data ...

  • If you're living with TYPE 1 DIABETES (over age 18 & non pregnant) or know someone who is, Blue Circle Health can provide you with the support, services, and resources you need to help manage this difficult disease – at zero cost to you (or your patients). ...

  • Registration is still OPEN for the 2025 State Policy Forum , taking place virtually on Thursday, October 23, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET. The event will focus on how to engage in state advocacy to improve access to care for people living ...

  • Unlocking the Full Potential of Omnipod 5®: Interactive Case Reviews Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Join Omnipod 5 experts Cari Berget and Julia Blanchette for an engaging and interactive panel ...

  • The Kentucky Coordinating Body is made up of 3 Local Networking Groups (LNG) across the state: Bluegrass (Lexington and surrounding areas), Greater Louisville (Louisville and surrounding areas), and Tri State (Western Kentucky). As a member of ADCES, ...

  • Life Happens: How the MiniMed™ 780G system mitigates typical challenges to glycemic equilibrium In this webinar sponsored by Medtronic, learn how the MiniMed™ 780G system is helping providers around the world solve these challenges ...

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